RBC Design Thinking Program
As the world of work faces unprecedented change and uncertainty, graduating students are called upon to be equipped with the skills of tomorrow. The new RBC Design Thinking Program at Western University provides space for Western students to gain critical skills for thriving in the workplace, building a better and brighter future, and creating innovative solutions in an increasingly challenging world. In addition to supporting students with building design thinking and related technical skills, the RBC Design Thinking Program (DTP) will give students a platform to work through ethical and social issues using design thinking frameworks and tools.
Students who are admitted into and successfully participate in the program will receive a $3500 CAD stipend.
The RBC Design Thinking Program is a co-curricular program that will be delivered in person on Tuesday evenings during the fall term. Undergraduate students who are in their second year during the fall 2023 term from any University faculty (or Western affiliated college) may apply. Select applicants will be invited to a group interview which will take place in August.
PROGRAM DATES - FALL 2023 TERM
The next RBC Design Thinking Program will take place in the Fall 2023 term, over an approximate 9-week period. Sessions will typically take place on Tuesday evenings in the fall term. Students who participate in the program must be available to attend all program sessions, indicated below (exceptions may be made for exams, religious observances, etc.):
Saturday, September 23, 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, November 11, 11:00am-3:00pm
Every Tuesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm, beginning on Tuesday, September 26, ending on Tuesday, November 28 (excluding fall study break)
Questions? Contact the program team: rbcdtp@uwo.ca
Applications have now closed. Thank you for your interest.
Applicants will receive notification of their status in the coming weeks. We received an unprecedented number of applications and may be delayed in informing students.
